Dive into these spooky stories from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier, perfect for beginning readers! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, and full-color artwork on every spread, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!What is making that strange sound in the woods? Who wrote that dark message on the wall? These five spine-chilling stories will have beginning readers everywhere begging to stay up late to read (with the light on!). With authentically scary, easy-to-read text and creepy, full-color artwork throughout, this book is perfect for young children who crave lite scares. This scary story collection from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier is THE book to share at sleepovers or around a campfire. It will send SHIVERS down your spine!

Bumble and Bee have some hysterical ideas for an adventurous day on the pond, such as going on a search for treasure and a wacky new version of hide-and-seek. Unfortunately, Froggy wants no part. Will Bumble and Bee's contagious energy be enough to tempt Froggy into joining them for a fun day?

Barnaby's dad has mysteriously disappeared and now Barnaby is forced to live with Granny Hogsflesh, proud ruler of a vast pickling empire. Everything in Granny's mansion is a hideous shade of purple and stinks of vinegar. What's more, she's clearly hiding some dark secrets. Barnaby is determined to find out what happened to his dad...

Tales about ghost ships have been told for centuries around the world. Explore the truth behind the stories in this fascinating book—but beware: discover at your own risk!

Who is that sitting in the hallway? What is itching underneath the cast? This scary story collection from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier is perfect for beginning readers who are looking to be spooked. With simple text, creepy full-col

In the world of the Vanquishers, vampires were history . . . until now. "A sharp vampire tale full of bite, heart, and humor." --Rena Barron, author of the Maya and the Rising Dark series "Boog and her friends will capture your heart in an instant." --Mark Oshiro, author of The Insiders Malika “Boog” Wilson and her best friends have grown up idolizing The Vanquishers, a group of heroic vampire hunters who wiped out the last horde of the undead decades ago. Nowadays, most people don't take even the most basic vampire precautions--the days of garlic wreaths and early curfews long gone--but Boog's parents still follow the old rules, much to her embarrassment. When a friend goes missing, Boog isn't sure what to think. Could it be the school counselor, Mr. Rupert, who definitely seems to be hiding something? Or could it be something more dangerous? Boog is determined to save her friend, but is she ready to admit vampires might not be vanquished after all? No one ever expected the Vanquishers to return, but if their town needs protection from the undead, Boog knows who to call. Inspired by Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Watchmen, this adventure launches readers into an exciting new series.

New York Times bestselling author Tracey West's sparkly Pixie Tricks series is filled with magic and adventure, making it perfect for fans of her Dragon Masters series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! A creepy goblin is scaring people all over town! Bogey Bill - whose favorite holiday is Halloween - likes to magically change normal things into spooky things. Violet, Leon, and their fairy friend Sprite need to send Bogey Bill back to the Otherworld. But their task gets harder when a pixie named Buttercup casts an annoying hiccup spell on the whole school! Can Violet, Leon, and Sprite trick TWO pixies at once? With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed book! This is an exciting refresh of the popular Pixie Tricks series, with updated text and brand-new art on every page-perfect for fans of Tracey West's Dragon Masters series.

When an acorn falls on her head, the chicken, Henny Penny, is convinced the sky is falling.

Since 1811, reports of apelike giants have come from the Pacific Northwest. Two mysteries about Bigfoot are about to be solved. One must be kept a secret at all costs. The other must be revealed before it is too late...

Rufus is back at Grammy’s for the summer, and just in time another part of the forest is about to be razed for a golf course. He needs the magic totem that the ravens stole, so he can transform into Bigfoot Boy again. But how can he find the ravens? And why is he plagued by strange dreams of a monstrous bird? It’s a race against time and bulldozers in this final adventure of the Bigfoot Boy series!